Dreadnoughts also produce plenty of overtones without becoming overly boomy. This is largely due to the dreadnought's versatility-thanks to its larger size, the dreadnought produces plenty of low end, but it also adds a sparkle of treble. This build is essentially a dreadnought, which is the most popular body style by far.
Body StyleĪll of the guitars in the FG series are made with what Yamaha calls the Traditional Western body.
In this section, we'll outline a few of the primary features of the series. Of course, this isn't the only thing to consider when making a purchase. One of the distinguishing features of this series is its value - Yamaha has long been known for producing guitars that offer extraordinary value for the price, and this series has a nod to Yamaha's history while still remaining affordable. The lower the number, the lower the price. Aside from this model, the FG Series starts with the FG850 and goes down to the FG800. The FG Series flagship model is the FG-180-50TH, a 50th anniversary model commemorating the 1966 FG. Before deciding on a guitar from the FG Series, it's a good idea to understand Yamaha's classification logic.